Sheri Castle to Headline Dinner in the Meadow Farm-to-Table Event Sept. 13
The acclaimed southern cooking icon Sheri Castle will appear at Dinner in the Meadow on September 13 in Louisburg, spotlighting a unique farm-to-table feast benefiting the Leonard-Mobley Small Farm Fund. Known for hosting the two-time Emmy-winning PBS show The Key Ingredient, Castle brings her award-winning culinary expertise and storytelling to the event, making it a must-attend for food enthusiasts across the Southeast.
Hosted at Meadow Lane Farm, this fundraiser offers attendees an unparalleled chance to engage with one of southern food’s leading voices. Castle, recently honored as a Keeper of the Flame by the Southern Foodways Alliance and named among the 20 Living Legends of Southern Food, draws on her deep roots in the Blue Ridge Mountains and broad influence as a recipe developer, food writer, and columnist for publications like Our State and Southern Living.
Tickets are available now via Eventbrite, with additional details at dinnerinthemeadow.org. This event kicks off a vibrant season of arts and culture around Wake Forest.
Wake Forest Announces 2026 ‘Summer at the Centre’ Series Featuring National Acts
Wake Forest Renaissance Centre is issuing a call-to-action for arts lovers with the release of the 2026 Summer at the Centre lineup, now on sale. This highly anticipated series runs through June, July, and August, showcasing nationally acclaimed performers and interactive theater.
The season launches June 3 with The Embers: Featuring Craig Woolard, followed by America’s Sweethearts on July 1, and concluding with Interactive Mystery Theater: Kill the Music on August 22, with matinee and evening performances.
Tickets are available at the Renaissance Centre Box Office or by phone at 919-435-9458. Local businesses and individuals can join the RC Partners Circle with tiered giving options from $500 to $3,500, offering exclusive perks such as free show tickets and public recognition. The deadline to join for the 2026 season is March 31.
For membership and donation details, visit wakeforestrencen.org/donate, and to learn more about the performance lineup, visit wakeforestrencen.org.
Six Sundays in Spring Concerts Continue Through May 31 at Joyner Park
Music lovers can still catch the free outdoor Six Sundays in Spring concerts through May 31 at the Joyner Park Amphitheater in Wake Forest. This energetic series runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Sunday featuring a diverse lineup including The Tams, Blackwater Band, and more.
Food trucks and dessert vendors amplify the festival atmosphere, while picnic-goers are reminded that grills on site are limited to charcoal for safety. Alcohol, unleashed pets, and personal grills are prohibited to keep the experience family-friendly.
Full concert details and the lineup are available at bit.ly/WFSixSundays. For ongoing local outdoor event updates, visit bit.ly/WakeForestOutdoors and sign up for notifications at bit.ly/WFEnotifier.
Artists Invited to Submit for America 250 Art Exhibit at Renaissance Centre
The Renaissance Centre is calling for artists to submit original works responding to “What does America mean to you?” for the upcoming America 250 Art Exhibit. The exhibit opens June 8 and runs through July 17, showcasing both 2D and 3D art across 64 linear feet of gallery space.
Submissions are open to all artists, with a deadline of May 24. Selected artists will be honored at a free public reception June 12 from 6-8 p.m., featuring artwork available for purchase.
Artists can apply and find exhibit details at wakeforestrencen.org/tickets-events/art-exhibits, positioning this as a unique platform to engage with a national conversation while gaining community exposure.
Arts and Culture Thrive This Spring and Summer in Wake Forest
With Sheri Castle’s Dinner in the Meadow fundraiser, a star-studded concert series on the rise, free Sunday outdoor shows, and a major America 250 visual arts exhibit, Wake Forest fosters a dynamic cultural scene that resonates beyond North Carolina.
For Alabamians and Americans nationwide, these events reflect the growing energy and investment in arts and heritage—opportunities to connect with southern foodways, music, theater, and visual arts this year like never before.
Act now to book tickets, reserve memberships, or submit your artwork—culture enthusiasts are expected to act fast as Wake Forest’s landmark events trend upward.
